VDB-89269 · Nessus 12025 · BID 9445

Mambo mod_mainmenu.php mosConfig_absolute_path privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mambo. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file mod_mainmenu.php. This manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path causes privileges management. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mambo (Content Management System) (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file mod_mainmenu.php. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 01/19/2004 by FraMe. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:mod_mainmenu.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12025 (Mambo mod_mainmenu.php mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (12025), SecurityFocus (BID 9445†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3609†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 12025
Nessus Name: Mambo mod_mainmenu.php mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/19/2004 🔍
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01/27/2004 +8 days 🔍
07/14/2016 +4552 days 🔍
09/02/2022 +2241 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Researcher: FraMe
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89269
SecurityFocus: 9445 - Mambo Open Source mod_mainmenu.php Remote File Include Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3609 - Mambo Open Source Allows PHP Files Upload via the mod_mainmenu.php Script, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/15/2016 00:33
Updated: 09/02/2022 19:58
Changes: 07/15/2016 00:33 (53), 02/26/2019 10:32 (3), 09/02/2022 19:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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